What a great day for Rafa!
The Spaniard had to overcome a deadly Wawrinka that has played one of his best tennis. The match was as close as it can get. Rafa managed to be one break up in both sets, but then he had to face Stanislas’ comeback to win at a double breaker. The match ended after 2 hours and 13 minute.
The match was so close that finally it was Wawrinka to score more points than Nadal (83 vs. 80). Match Stats
Nadal: It is one of the best things that I have done in my career
Rafa will end the 2013 as the world no.1 after 3 years to comment “Today, it was more important secure the No. 1 at the end of the season. It is one of the best things that I have done in my career – coming back to the No. 1 after three seasons. That’s very difficult in our sport… and the good thing is after two matches now, I can really be focused only on the tournament because the year end is over.”
Wawrinka: It’s so tough to play him
“It’s a strange feeling right now. For sure, I’m really disappointed. I was playing the right tennis, but maybe made a few mistakes on the important points. But at the end of the day it’s Rafa in front. He’s the No. 1 player. It’s so tough to play him. That’s why he’s so good, because even when you play good tennis, your best tennis, he’s still there, still trying to find a way to win it.” said the Swiss.
Next Matches of the group
Rafa has already qualified and he will play Tomas Berdych. Head to head is 16-3 for Rafa that has won the last 12 matches.
In the other match Wawrinka will take on David Ferrer. Head to head is 7-4 for David. Considering that Nadal is widely expected to beat Berdych the winner of this match is expected to qualify for the semifinal.
